How To Fix PU306 - Specify a valid directory type: T(ransport), P(ut)

PU306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Specify a valid directory type: T(ransport), P(ut)

What causes this issue?

You want to display the log for the transport steps that have been
executed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the following in the <LS>Directory type</> field:
<LB>T</> for an internal transport
<LB>P</> for a transport within a system upgrade

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU306 - Specify a valid directory type: T(ransport), P(ut) ?

  The SAP error message PU306 "Specify a valid directory type: T(ransport), P(ut)" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transport or put operation in the SAP system, but the system does not recognize the directory type you have specified. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with transport directories or file uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Directory Type: The most common cause of this error is that the directory type specified in the operation is not valid. The system expects either 'T' for transport or 'P' for put, and if something else is provided or if the input is incorrect, the error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport directory or the paths defined in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value or format when prompted for the directory type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are